US Bridges

Staunton Bunkr Hil over Br. Sherrycreek

Poor

Macoupin County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E. Bunkerhill · Structure no. 059501900000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Staunton Bunkr Hil over Br. Sherrycreek is a steel culvert carrying Staunton Bunkr Hil over Br. Sherrycreek in Macoupin County, Illinois. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 55 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStaunton Bunkr Hil
CrossesBr. Sherrycreek
Location2.5 MI E. Bunkerhill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacoupin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.04213, -89.89379
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Staunton Bunkr Hil over Br. Sherrycreek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Staunton Bunkr Hil over Br. Sherrycreek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Staunton Bunkr Hil over Br. Sherrycreek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Staunton Bunkr Hil over Br. Sherrycreek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Staunton Bunkr Hil over Br. Sherrycreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.